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Love Is In the Bin

Banksy is back, baby! In October 2018, Banksy sold a painting that immediately self-destructed upon purchase. He sold it for 1.4 million dollars at auction, but it shredded itself as soon as the purchase was made. It has since been titled “Love Is in the Bin” and is currently on display in Germany.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.